Kardashian, it seems, is almost wired for fame. A preschool classmate of Paris Hilton, she grew up under the glare and privilege of Beverly Hills, getting an up-close view of Hollywood's pleasures and pitfalls. Her father, the founder of Movie Tunes, Inc., a music and marketing company, was a prominent attorney. A close friend for many years of O.J. Simpson, Robert was one of the football star's defense lawyers during his murder trial. In fact, it was the attorney's home that Simpson left during the famous Ford Bronco police chase shortly before his arrest. Robert Kardashian died from cancer of the esophagus in October 2003.Although not well known outside the U.S., Kardashian has amassed her fortune through her various business ventures.
She co-owns the clothing boutique Dash in Calabasas, Los Angeles, with her sisters Khloe and Kourtney.
She has also starred in modelling campaigns, had several acting roles in movies and TV and released a series of fitness DVD.
Once famous as a socialite friend of Paris Hilton, Kardashian became more well-known when a sex tape featuring herself and ex-boyfriend Ray J was leaked onto the internet.
Kardashian furthered her fame when she co-starred alongside her family, including mother Kris Jenner, stepfather Bruce Jenner, brother Rob Kardashian and sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner in their E! reality show.
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has given the Los Angeles housing market a much-needed boost after buying a $4.8million mansion.
The Tuscan-style home, which is 4,000sq ft large, includes four bathrooms and a spa.
The house also boasts a swimming pool, media room and outdoor living area, complete with fireplaces for those cool winter evenings.
The garden features perfectly manicured lawns and a waterfall.
The house is surrounded by high walls and security gates so the couple will be given privacy from the paparazzi.
The estate agent describes the house as 'the perfect place to relax and entertain'.
A friend of the couple said: 'She liked that it was walled and gated. It's just sexy. It's a very, very sexy house.'
